Product comparison · 2 data projectors

BenQ TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White vs BenQ W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey

56specifications compared
27differ
29identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Projector brightness
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:3200 ANSI lumens
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:2200 ANSI lumens
Contrast ratio (typical)
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:12000:1
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:500:1
Screen size compatibility
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Keystone correction, vertical
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:-40 - 40°
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:-20 - 20°
Service life of light source
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:4000 h
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:6500 h
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:5000 h
Focal length range
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:16.88 - 21.88 mm
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)
- TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White:2.59 - 2.87
- W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey:2.6 - 2.78

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Comparison of TH681+, W1080ST+
80 specifications	A BenQ TH681+ Standard throw projector 3200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) 3D Black, White Model TH681+ View product	B BenQ W1080ST+ Short throw projector 2200 ANSI lumens DLP 1080p (1920x1080) Grey Model W1080ST+ View product
Projector4 differ
Projector brightnessDiffers	3200 ANSI lumens	2200 ANSI lumens
Projection technology	DLP	DLP
Projector native resolution	1080p (1920x1080)	1080p (1920x1080)
Contrast ratio (typical)Differs	12000:1	500:1
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Screen size compatibilityDiffers	1143 - 7620 mm (45 - 300")	965.2 - 7620 mm (38 - 300")
Number of colours	1.073 billion colours	1.073 billion colours
Horizontal scan range	15 - 102 kHz	15 - 102 kHz
Vertical scan range	23 - 120 Hz	23 - 120 Hz
Keystone correction, verticalDiffers	-40 - 40°	-20 - 20°
Contrast ratio (dynamic)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10000:1
Keystone correction, horizontalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-20 - 20°
Light source2 differ
Service life of light sourceDiffers	4000 h	3500 h
Service life of light source (economic mode)Differs	6500 h	5000 h
Lamps quantityKnown for one	1 lamp(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Light source typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Lamp
Lamp powerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	240 W
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers	16.88 - 21.88 mm	10.2 - 12.24 mm
Aperture range (F-F)Differs	2.59 - 2.87	2.6 - 2.78
Zoom ratioDiffers	1.3:1	1.2:1
Throw ratioDiffers	1.15 - 1.5	0.69 - 0.83:1
OffsetDiffers	110%	105%
Video1 differ
Analog signal format system	NTSC, PAL, SECAM	NTSC, PAL, SECAM
Full HD	Yes	Yes
3DKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported 3D formatsKnown for one	Frame packing, Frame Sequential, Side by side, Top and bottom	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported graphics resolutionsDiffers	1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)	1920 x 1080 (HD 1080), 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA), 640 x 480 (VGA)
Supported video modes	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p	1080i, 1080p, 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p
Ports & interfaces5 differ
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers	3	1
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	1	2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) inDiffers	0	1
Composite video in	1	1
DVI portKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
S-Video inputs quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers	1	2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityKnown for one	0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Audio (L/R) in	1	1
Headphone outputsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Microphone inKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Serial interface type	RS-232	RS-232
USB connector typeDiffers	Mini-USB B	Mini-USB B, USB Type-A
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
HDMI connector typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Full-size
Audio (L/R) outKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
DC-in jackKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
Storageidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	33 dB	31 dB
Noise level (economic mode)	28 dB	28 dB
Preset modesKnown for one	3D, Cinema, Custom, Dynamic, Presentation, sRGB	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD)	Yes	Yes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesDiffers	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish	Arabic, Bulgarian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish
Multimediaidentical
Built-in speaker(s)	Yes	Yes
Number of built-in speakers	1	1
RMS rated power	10 W	10 W
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Standard throw projector	Short throw projector
Market positioning	Home cinema	Home cinema
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Grey
Placement	Desktop	Desktop
LED indicatorsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source	AC	AC
Power consumption (typical)Differs	270 W	353 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.5 W	0.5 W
Power consumption (economy mode)Known for one	220 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	2.6 kg	2.85 kg
WidthDiffers	311.8 mm	312 mm
DepthDiffers	244.1 mm	244 mm
HeightDiffers	104.7 mm	104 mm
Packaging content1 differ
Remote control included	Yes	Yes
Remote control typeKnown for one	IR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffers	VGA	AC
Manual	Yes	Yes
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Batteries includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
RS-232 ports	1	1
Displayidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No

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